Deer Hunting

Cherokee County Has Antler Restrictions for Deer Hunters

Cherokee County is in the TPWD North Zone and has specific antler restrictions that limit which bucks are legal to harvest.

Cherokee County The Great Outdoors

Deer hunters in Cherokee County may take up to 4 deer per season — no more than 2 bucks and no more than 2 antlerless deer. The county falls in TPWD's North Zone. Antler restrictions apply: only one of your two legal bucks may have an inside spread of 13 inches or greater. A legal buck must have at least one unbranched antler or an inside spread of 13 inches or greater.

The general season typically runs from early November through early January, with separate archery and muzzleloader seasons. Youth-only seasons also occur in fall and winter. Seasons and dates change year to year — always verify the current Outdoor Annual before hunting. Javelina has no open season in Cherokee County.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Cherokee County Hunting Regulations (Outdoor Annual)

More Cherokee County notes

Property Tax Basics

One Office Appraises Your Property. Another Collects the Tax.

The Cherokee County Appraisal District sets your property value; separate taxing units bill and collect the tax.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Ag & Timber Appraisal

Farmland and Timberland Can Qualify for a Lower Tax Value

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber production may be taxed on its productivity value rather than its market value, which is usually much lower.

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Septic Systems / OSSF

You Need a Permit Before Installing a Septic System

Most rural properties in Cherokee County rely on on-site sewage systems, and a permit is required before you build, alter, or repair one.

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